GST/HST Compliance

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Professional GST/HST compliance services to ensure your business meets all CRA requirements. We handle registration, reporting, and audits.

• GST/HST compliance is a complex area that requires careful attention to detail. We help Markham businesses navigate GST/HST requirements, from registration through audit representation.
• Ensure full CRA compliance and avoid penalties
• Maximize input tax credits and refunds
• Professional handling of complex HST situations
• Timely filing to meet CRA deadlines
• GST/HST Review: We review your business operations to determine if GST/HST registration is required and identify all input tax credit opportunities.
• System Setup: We ensure your bookkeeping system properly tracks HST-eligible and exempt sales, and separates input tax credits by category.
• Return Preparation: Each filing period (monthly or quarterly), we prepare your complete GST/HST return with all supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ongoing Compliance: We monitor GST/HST changes, update your processes as needed, and represent you before CRA if any inquiries arise.

Related pages

• Corporate Tax Services: Related accounting and tax support.
• Bookkeeping Services: Related accounting and tax support.
• CRA Audit Representation: Related accounting and tax support.
• Restaurants: Industry guidance connected to GST/HST Compliance.
• E-Commerce Businesses: Industry guidance connected to GST/HST Compliance.
• Contact ARMalik: Discuss gst/hst compliance with a Markham CPA.

Common questions

Do I need to register for GST/HST?

You must register if your business has over $30,000 in GST/HST taxable revenues in any 4 consecutive calendar quarters. Some businesses register voluntarily even if not required to recover input tax credits.

What is the difference between GST and HST?

GST (5%) is federal only. HST (13% in Ontario) combines federal (5%) and provincial (8%) sales tax. Ontario businesses typically file HST. HST provides better input tax credit treatment for many businesses.

How often do I need to file HST returns?

Filing frequency depends on your revenues. Annual filers have over $500,000 in revenues, quarterly filers have $30,000-500,000, and monthly filers have lower thresholds or choose monthly. We help determine your optimal frequency.

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